Louis Berger only firm refusing to settle FIU bridge collapse claims

All but one company being sued by victims' families and survivors of the March 2018 Florida International University pedestrian bridge collapse have reached financial settlements.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 12, 2019

Unpaid $412K OSHA fine lands New Jersey contractor in contempt of court

If Altor Inc. and its president don't pay up this month, they may face an additional daily penalty.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 8, 2019

Study: Workplace injuries drive rise in overdoses, suicides

An injury triggering at least one week off from work almost tripled the combined risk of accidental and intentional death among women and increased the risk by 50% among men, researchers found.

By Lisa Burden • Aug. 6, 2019

SNC-Lavalin failed to meet minimum technical score for CA$663M light-rail project

An Ottawa, Canada, city official gave detailed bidder score information to the city council after some members expressed concern that the bidding process for the Trillium Line and other projects was not transparent enough.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 6, 2019

SBA raises revenue limits for small business certifications

Under current Small Business Administration guidelines, small construction firms are those with $36.5 million in annual sales or less, but the new rule raises that threshold to $39.5 million.

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 3, 2019

Arizona court stops $1B Rosemont copper mine construction

Hudbay Minerals' project will likely face continued delays as the company moves through the appeals process. 

By Kim Slowey • Aug. 1, 2019

Canadian proposal would extend residency to migrant construction workers

The country is looking at new ways for its already immigrant-heavy construction workforce to fill a persistent labor shortage.

By Anying Guo • Aug. 1, 2019

The prime contractor's biggest struggle with prevailing wage compliance

Gain control over the “uncontrollable.” Mitigate your own risk by ensuring your subs are compliant.

July 30, 2019

Plumbing company settles EEOC claims that it assigned only Latino workers to sewer duty

When a worker complained, a supervisor told him to return to the sewer, threatened to replace him and referred to him by a pejorative, the EEOC said.

By Lisa Burden • July 29, 2019

Supreme Court allows border wall construction to move forward

The high court vacated a permanent injunction put in place by a U.S. District Court judge, allowing for use of $2.5 billion of military funds for the construction of barriers at the U.S.-Mexico border.

By Kim Slowey • July 28, 2019

EB-5 visa changes set for Q4

Higher investment thresholds and a reworking of a special investment zone could affect development and construction industries starting in November.

By Kim Slowey • July 26, 2019

Employer or employee: Who's to blame for OSHA violations?

If a contractor has trained its employees on safety rules and a few workers refuse to follow procedures, it sometimes comes down to individual worker misconduct.

By Kim Slowey • July 25, 2019

British Columbia's support of tall wood buildings influences codes worldwide

The province's moves have led to greater acceptance not only across Canada but in the U.S. and Japan, where Tokyo-based architects are planning a 70-story CLT high-rise, for example.

By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2019

Miami-Dade extends FIU bridge contractor's airport construction contract

While the board of commissioners has agreed to continue working with Magnum Construction Management by extending its existing contract, it also issued an RFQ for a new contractor.

By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2019

Contractor facing federal kickback charges

Construction executive David Kennedy allegedly conspired with a subcontractor to bilk more than $436,000 from two Army contracts in Georgia.

By Kim Slowey • July 24, 2019

How to Achieve an Injury-Free Jobsite

The construction industry has begun to shift from reactive to proactive when it comes to safety performance. Still, with three construction-related fatalities happening every day, there still remains room for improvement. 

July 23, 2019

Lawmaker introduces bill to create OSHA heat standard

OSHA has recommendations for protecting workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses but no formal national standard.

By Kim Slowey • July 21, 2019

ICC v. UpCodes: Can a private organization copyright the law?

UpCodes adds access to new building codes and other regulations for its subscribers, but not everyone agrees as to how the tech startup goes about it, especially the International Code Council.

By Kim Slowey • July 17, 2019

Webcor sues for unpaid bills in Los Angeles tower project

Webcor claims Greenland USA owes it almost $10 million under a $436 million contract to cover the costs of extra work for the $1 billion Metropolis.

By Kim Slowey • July 17, 2019

Trump looks to Supreme Court in effort to resume border wall construction

A federal judge in California last month blocked the administration from using military funds to build U.S.-Mexico barriers. 

By Kim Slowey • July 16, 2019

More FIU bridge contractors settle collapse lawsuits

This latest settlement will add to the $42 million already set aside for the families of victims and the survivors of the 2018 bridge collapse in Miami.

By Kim Slowey • July 14, 2019

Activists lose lawsuit in attempt to stop $1B Connecticut bridge replacement

Norwalk Harbor Keeper maintains that a fixed rail bridge would be cheaper, less environmentally taxing and quicker to build than the movable one.

By Kim Slowey • July 11, 2019

5 ways small, minority-owned firms can build success

Contracting firms run by minorities, women, veterans and other groups that aren't traditionally favored in the industry can reap the benefits of unique opportunities if they follow a few simple steps.

By Kim Slowey • July 10, 2019

The top OSHA fines of Q2 2019

Not surprisingly, many of the biggest infractions were for fall-related violations, but burn and asbestos hazards were cited as well.

By Kim Slowey • July 8, 2019

Contractor sentenced to 8 years in prison in forced labor case

The charges against California contractor Job Torres Hernandez included recruiting undocumented workers into forced labor and captivity.

By Kim Slowey • July 3, 2019